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Bookmark or Share- Birthright citizenship in the United States - WikipediaUnited States citizenship can be acquired by birthright in two situations: by virtue of the person's birth within United States territory or because at least one of their parents was a U.S. citizen at the time of the person's birth. Birthright citizenship contrasts with citizenship acquired in other ways, for example by naturalization. [1]
- 14th Amendment & Birthright Citizenship – U.S. Constitution.netToday, the 14th Amendment continues to affect debates on immigration and rights of those born in the US. Its Birthright Citizenship provision remains a pivotal element, ensuring that anyone born on US soil is an American citizen.
- What Is Birthright Citizenship in the United States? - ThoughtCoBirthright citizenship in the United States is the legal principle that any person born on U.S. soil automatically and immediately becomes a U.S. citizen. It contrasts with U.S. citizenship obtained through naturalization or acquisition —citizenship granted by virtue of being born abroad to at least one U.S. citizen parent.
- The history behind U.S. birthright citizenship - National GeographicThe citizenship of children born to immigrant parents on U.S. soil became hotly debated after the passage of the 14th Amendment in 1868.
- Birthright Citizenship: What the Constitution Really Says - TIMETwo months later, Congress included birthright citizenship in its proposed 14th Amendment. At the simplest level, the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause was meant to repudiate Dred Scott and...
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